Bachelor of Fine Arts

With the UNSW Bachelor of Fine Arts, you’ll gain technical skills and knowledge in animation and moving image, art theory, music or visual arts. Develop your artistic practice to give your voice to the things that matter. Access workshops, studios and industry events to further develop your career prospects. Immerse yourself in creative practice with the UNSW Bachelor of Fine Arts, a three-year degree when studying full-time. With distinct and focused specialisations in animation and moving image, art theory, music, and visual arts – you can focus deeply on the creative field that matters to you.

Build technical skills and knowledge, learning from experts in practical and theoretical classes. And with strong industry connections embedded in each specialisation, you'll develop your career throughout the entire degree.

Delivery Mode: face-to-face (includes blended)

Codes

• Program code 4830
• CRICOS code 110652D

Scholarships

At UNSW, we award over $83 million in scholarships each year. We pride ourselves on rewarding excellence and making university accessible to students from all walks of life. Whether you’re a domestic or international student, our range of scholarships, prizes and awards can support your journey.

Future careers

• Careers in animation & moving image

1. Animator
2. 3D Artist
3. Texturing artist
4. Concept artist
5. Storyboard artist
6. Creature effects artist
7. Visual effects artist
8. Visual effects compositor
9. Media arts practitioner
10. Digital publishing
11. Digital communications specialist
12. Art director
13. Advertising director
14. Film producer
15. Television producer
16. Post-production designer
17. Media strategist
18. Sound designer
19. Cinematographer

• Careers in art theory

1. Art critic
2. Art director
3. Archive manager
4. Creative director
5. Creative entrepreneur
6. Communications officer
7. Community engagement officer
8. Cultural event manager
9. Cultural policy adviser
10. Cultural research officer
11. Cultural consultant
12. Exhibit planner
13. Festival curator
14. Gallery curator
15. Museum curator
16. Public event programmer

• Careers in music

1. Audio producer
2. Audio engineer
3. Broadcaster
4. Composer
5. Classroom music teacher
6. Music journalist
7. Performer
8. Private music teacher
9. Session artist
10. Sonic artist
11. Songwriter
12. Sound designer
13. Soundtrack producer

• Careers in visual arts

1. Advertising creative
2. Art critic
3. Art director
4. Artist
5. Arts educator
6. Arts journalist
7. Arts publisher
8. Creative director
9. Commercial photographer
10. Communications officer
11. Cultural administration 
12. Cultural policy consultant
13. Event program manager
14. Exhibition manager
15. Festival curator
16. Illustrator
17. Installation artist
18. Interdisciplinary artist
19. Painter
20. Performance artist 
21. Photographer
22. Photojournalist
23. Printmaker
24. Private art teacher
25. Sculptor